A heavy early morning rain in Abuja’s Asokoro-Guzape area caused sudden flooding that trapped motorists and disrupted movement.
Cars were seen struggling to pass through deep water, leaving many drivers stranded. Residents blamed the poor drainage system, saying it makes flooding worse whenever it rains heavily.
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They also expressed worry that the nation’s capital continues to suffer from the effects of climate change and poor city planning.
As of the time of this report, government authorities had not released any official statement about the incident.